Inside the Charleville Park Hotel is the Park Bar & Grill. The bistro style menu offered a little bit of everything.
Since I had just visited Smithwick’s, I got a pint of their Red Ale to enjoy while I looked at the menu.
I was not extremely hungry, so I ordered their soup of the day. It was a Root Vegetable soup. It came out pureed, so it was creamy. I noticed that this is a common thing for soups in Ireland. I was expecting this to be a chunky soup with pieces of potato, carrot, and parsnips. But it was still very good, and I finished the whole bowl.
A Steak Sandwich was ordered. It came out on top of a garlic Ciabatta roll. There was a pepper gravy on the side as well as French fries and a side salad. It was a lot of food. The beef was flavorful and tender.
Another dish that was ordered was the 24 hr Feather Blades of Beef. This was a tender cut of beef that fell apart with a fork. It was extremely savory. They served it with creamy mashed potatoes. There was a red wine au jus that was on top. Plus there were roasted vegetables and parsnip puree.
If you want a huge dish with leftovers, then order the Chicken and Bacon Penne Pasta. There was a generous amount of shaved parmesan, carbonara sauce, and a big slice of garlic bread. It was very creamy and filling.
If you like chowders the North Atlantic Seafood Chowder will hit the spot. It was extremely creamy and loaded with fresh seafood that ranged from shrimp, fish, muscles, and potatoes to add a chucky texture.
Check out their complete menu at www.charlevilleparkhotel.com/the-park-bar-grill/
Enjoy!
T
